How To Fix KM161 - Error reading the material master &1 in plant &2

KM161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Error reading the material master &1 in plant &2

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when the system tried to read the material master.
There is probably a program error in member &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KM161 - Details

• The SAP error message KM161, which states "Error reading the material master &1 in plant &2," typically occurs when there is an issue accessing the material master data for a specific material in a particular plant. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material specified in the error message may not exist in the system for the specified plant.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the material master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material master data for the specified material and plant.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database, such as connectivity problems or database corruption.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system may lead to difficulties in reading the material master data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify that the material number (&1) exists in the system for the specified plant (&2). You can do this